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June 6, 2025 4 mins

In a world that tells us to hustle harder and keep on our game face, self-criticism has become endemic for many people. But what if that voice in our heads is making us more anxious and less effective?

Key Takeaways

  • Self-Compassion Fuels Sustainable Success
  • Detach Productivity from Self-Worth
  • Mindfulness Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

Special Thanks

  • 🎧 Production: Brent Klein
  • 🌟 Guest Coordination: Christy Lawrence
  • 🎯 Free Resources: TheCultureWorks.com

Notable Quotes

“Criticism comes from fear. Compassion comes from love.” – Matt Kovachis
“Detach your productivity from your worth. Your value isn’t tied to your output.” – Matt Kovachis
“When you’re kind to yourself, it becomes effortless to be kind to others.” – Matt Kovachis


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Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

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